Nairobi: 6-Day RiftValley Lakes and Masai Mara Safari with …

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ID: GYG866471-1365908
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Country: Kenya

Duration: 6 days


Description

Explore the best of Kenya on a 6-day safari from Nairobi. Visit Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru, Hell's Gate National Park, and the Masai Mara. See the Big 5 and learn about the Maasai people.
Embark on a 6-day safari in Kenya, exploring the Rift Valley Lakes and the Masai Mara. Enjoy bird-watching, game drives, and cultural experiences. Stay in comfortable lodges and enjoy delicious meals.

Day 1: Nairobi - Lake Bogoria
Depart Nairobi in the morning for Lake Bogoria with a stopover at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley. On the way, carry a picnic lunch at Buraha Zenoni Resort then proceed to Lake Bogoria. After lunch, have an afternoon game drive and walk to Lake Bogoria hot springs. See flamingos, diverse forest inhabitants, and birdlife. Later, have dinner and overnight at the Buraha Zenoni Resort.

Day 2: Lake Bogoria - Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru for an early game drive. Known as "Birds Paradise," the lake hosts over 400 bird species, including millions of flamingos and other birds. The park also serves as a rhino sanctuary with rich wildlife viewing. Game viewing begins upon entering the park, with lunch at the lodge. At 16:00 hrs, another game drive is scheduled, where you may see animals like the endangered Rothschild giraffe, cape buffaloes, waterbucks, gazelles, leopards, and various primates. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru - Hell's Gate National Park
After breakfast, head to Hell's Gate National Park, where you can choose a game drive or a cycling adventure. Cycling covers a 7-kilometer route to a ranger's post, where you'll leave the bike and start a 3-hour walking safari to explore the scenic gorge. The park, one of only two in Kenya allowing climbing, walking, and biking, features diverse wildlife like gazelles, buffaloes, zebras, and baboons, as well as unique flora and bird species. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 4: Hell's Gate National Park - Masai Mara
After breakfast, depart to Masai Mara through Narok road. Arrive in time for lunch. After lunch, relax or have a swim then have an evening game drive where you will have an opportunity to see the Big 5 and many other animals. Later, have dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 5: Masai Mara
Enjoy a full-day game viewing in the rolling grass of Mara with endless plains where more than two million wild beast gnu's are migrating from Serengeti in Tanzania with their calves. Visit the banks of Mara River to try and spot the hippos. Get to see lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, zebras, and many more. You will have an optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about their unchanged culture.

Day 6: Masai Mara - Nairobi
Have a morning drive to try and search for what you have not spotted before returning to the camp for lunch and checkouts. Say 'kwaheri', a Swahili word for goodbye to the pastoral Maasai as you depart for Nairobi to catch a flight at the airport on your way back home.

Highlights

  • Discover the Great Rift Valley and its stunning views of the landscape
  • See the flamingos at Lake Bogoria and the diverse wildlife at Lake Nakuru
  • Visit Hell's Gate National Park and enjoy a walking safari with a ranger
  • Explore the Masai Mara and see the Big 5 and other animals on a game drive
  • Learn about the Maasai people and their culture with a visit to a village

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.